Tag Archives: bible

Understanding God-talk

Posted on November 5, 2019 by grahamAlive

Have you ever wondered why God talks the way he does? So often, in Scripture, his words are shrouded in mystery, or stated in very curious ways. When people had the opportunity to ask him questions, his answers typically were … Continue reading →

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Believing in Fake Scripture

Posted on July 23, 2018 by grahamAlive

What we claim to believe about Scripture directly reflects what we believe about God. Scripture is the word of God. It is not simply a regurgitation that resembles what God thinks; Scripture is the very breath of God. “All Scripture … Continue reading →

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Setting Your Anchor on the Gospel (2 of 3)

Posted on March 24, 2018 by grahamAlive

The gnarly old salt rowed his boat up onto the deserted island, grabbed the bow rope and anchor stick, found a favorable spot, tapped the stick home, and tied his boat up with plans to explore the shoreline. As soon … Continue reading →

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Cold Love in the Face of Global Warming

Posted on February 25, 2015 by grahamAlive

All the reports over the past week are thousands of miles away. A Christian missionary is kidnapped in Nigeria by those angry with what she represents. Christians in Libya are attacked and decapitated for world-wide viewing. Dozens of Christians are … Continue reading →

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TRADITION…tradition!

Posted on December 23, 2014 by grahamAlive

Perhaps it is no coincidence that our 2.5 year family review of what the Bible means by “being Christian” ends in the book Claiming Christ with an appendix reference–during the Christmas season–to tradition. Few other times of the year, cloak … Continue reading →

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Scripture as Narration Misses the Mark

Posted on August 24, 2014 by grahamAlive

The story has now hit mainstream. Comparable to a successful movie or book franchise–perhaps like the James Bond of 007 fame–the idea that the Bible is primarily a book of narration, a grand story of epic proportion, has grown from … Continue reading →

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Believing The Great Lie

Posted on June 18, 2014 by grahamAlive

It is a promise of God that many “Christians” will believe the great lie. This may not be taught in your church, but it is taught in Scripture. It is a serious warning to those who become complacent with their … Continue reading →

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Hidden Missions: Preaching to the Choir

Posted on July 22, 2013 by grahamAlive

Over land and sea, from one culture to another, from refinements to native: missions have long sought to spread the Name of Christ to a lost and sinful world. As noted in the book Claiming Christ, the lost are not … Continue reading →

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Thump It Up

Posted on June 24, 2013 by grahamAlive

Bible thumpers don’t win popularity contests: Those overzealous, tract-pushing, Jesus-this Jesus-that talkers, who annoy us with their constant efforts at turning every conversation into mini sermons. As I led my family through reading Claiming Christ, we came across a set … Continue reading →

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Smashing the Yoke of Dangerous Friendships: A commentary on Church Unity

Posted on April 13, 2013 by grahamAlive

There are times when Christians must break off all connection with other Christians. This reality is so disturbing to even consider, that it is little wonder that many ignore what the Bible says and prefer to substitute their own ideas … Continue reading →

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